on April 6, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved son of the late Bill and May Church. Loved brother of the late Morris, Joan, Ray, Mona, Margaret, Renee ,Dolly, Archie, and a special soulmate of Dolly.  Special uncle of Trevor, Margaret, the late Bill, and Ian (Stumpy). Loved by all his extended family.  Messages to the Church family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Graveside service to celebrate Gordy’s life will be held at the Methven Cemetery on Friday April 10, commencing at 11.00am.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Sunday April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Annette, together for 63 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Cheryll and Philip Kerrigan (Christchurch), Glenda and Kevin Donaldson, Leanne and Murray Holmes, Amanda and Chris Pannett, and Anthony and Joanne(USA). Adored grandfather of his 16 grandchildren and their partners, and great-grandfather to his 8 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Blain family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Sincere thanks to Dr Diane Young of Three Rivers and the caring and professional staff of Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital.  Tony will be dearly missed and remembered by his family and friends.  A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church. Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday April 10, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private family interment.

On March 31, 2026, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Leigh, Paul and Nicki, and Mark and Nicky. Loving Nana of Ben and Will; Tim and Matt; Mickayla and Molly; and great Nana of all her great-grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Terrace View and Eastfield Health for their love and care of Margaret. We, as a family, will always be grateful. Messages to the Milmine family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Margaret’s request, a private cremation has been held.

passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 25,2026,  aged 82 years.  Loved son of Jack and Anne, brother of Raymond (Ray), and Ngaire (all dcd) .  Loved uncle of Kenneth, Alastair, and Hamish Miles.  Brother in law of Patrica Corbett, and great uncle of his nephews and nieces. Messages to the Miles family, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Methven Rugby Clubrooms, Methven Chertsey Road, on Wednesday April 1^st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private family interment.

on March 23 ,2026 at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton, aged 88. Loved wife of the late Norm, mother of Pamela, and the late Allan. Grandmother to Allan, Megan, Beth, Zack, Alex and Ada. Great-grandmother to Connor and Alania, and to Madison. A Funeral Service will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday April 8th at 1.30pm

On March 24, 2026, peacefully in Ashburton, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Robyn. Dearly loved father and father in law of Anna and Cole Harris, Johnny and Fenella, and Thomas and Jess, and special Grandpa ‘Bear’ of Isabella, and Holly, Penelope and Rory. Messages to the White family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be held at the New Life Church, Melcombe Street, Tinwald on Monday March 30, commencing at 10.00am.

on March 21, 2026, peacefully at Radius Millstream, aged 86 years.  Much loved wife of the late Bernie.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Shari, Richard and Cushla, and Suzie and Lance.  Treasured Nana of all her grandchildren.  Messages to the Dwyer family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff at Radius for their loving care of Dulcie.  A service to celebrate Dulcie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton THIS DAY, Thursday March 26, commencing at 1.30pm, followed interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

on March 15, 2026. Passed away peacefully, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved husband of Lynette.  Cherished father and father in law of Jo, Rodney and Helen, and  Anita and Shane.  Special Grandad to Monica, and Carmen; and Ashley, and Andrew.  Messages to the Tweed family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church, Ashburton on Friday March 20, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 On March 14, 2026, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late John (Jack). Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Joanne, Mary and Neville, Michael and Laurie, and Brendan and Michelle. Dearly loved grandmother of Rebecca, Mathew, Emma and Ben; Daniel and Hamish; James and Erika; and Connie, Oliver and Lily. Loved great-grandmother of her 16 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of the late Beth; Patrick Crawford; Josephine and the late Renee van Montfort; and the late Laurie and the late Patricia Davidson. Loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Davidson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Our family sincerely thanks the dedicated carers at Diana Isaac Retirement Village. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Name Church, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Friday, March 20, commencing at 11.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

on March 11, 2026. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, with his family by his side, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Shirley.  Much loved father and father in law of Wayne and Sheila (England), and Philip and Anthea.  Treasured Grandad of Alex, Callum, and Mark; and Brook, and Kade and great-Grandad of Logan, and Harley.  A special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Geordie. Messages to the Robinson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with Geordie’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.